Description

Christopher Community, Inc. (CCI) seeks a Full Time Property Manager to join its organization. The physical work location for this position will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Moses Dewitt and Ludovico Apartments both located in Syracuse, NY. Duties include maintaining a waiting list, leasing apartments, purchasing, record-keeping, and tenant relations.

CCINC is a not-for-profit Housing Development and Property Management company that assist low- and moderate-income families and seniors to secure suitable housing across Upstate New York. Christopher Community currently manages over 3,300 units of housing in more than 100 buildings, and administers the Rental Assistance Program in Onondaga County, which provides assistance to over 1,200 households. Since 1971, Christopher Community has maintained a proven track record in developing and operating affordable housing. We regularly receive very high ratings both from government and private entities for the way we manage our properties.

We offer competitive wages and generous benefits. Please see below for additional information.

Benefit Summary:

• 35 hours work week with flexible schedule
• 21 Paid Time Off (PTO) - Vacation, Personal & Sick Days (30 PTO days after 1st Year)
• 13 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• Up to 6% retirement match in 403(b) retirement plan
• Company contribution to Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (*** CCI offers a $0 out of pocket cost health insurance plan for in network coverage beyond employee paid premium with employees not paying copays or having coinsurance ***)
• Hiring Hourly Rate is: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour.
• Additional opportunities for performance related incentives available throughout each fiscal year.

Requirements

This position will report directly to the Regional Property Manager, oversee and manage the operation, maintenance, administration and improvement of the residences. The essential duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Communicates application procedures to all potential applicants; and processes all applications, maintains waitlist by completing annual updating and purging.
• Conducts interviews, showing of apartments to prospective tenants to determine eligibility qualifications for the housing being offered.
• Maintains appropriate tenant records.
• Conducts annual unit inspections and appropriate follow up, to determine if tenant is compliant with all standards.
• Responds to tenant concerns when necessary, elevates issues to the Regional Supervisor as necessary.
• Maintains rent accounts for assigned family properties, including collection of past due balances and eviction preparations.
• Handles and responds to all inquiries regarding property management functions including compliance monitoring inspections with NYS HCR and syndicators.
• Completes the process of recertifying tenant's household status and income, conducting tenant interviews and third-party verification of all income and asset sources.
• Refers repair calls to the appropriate personnel and assists in insuring building maintenance is performed in a timely manner.
• Assists in the implementation of the Affirmative Marketing Plan.
• Assists in enforcement of the lease, includes issuing lease violation and termination notices in accordance with the lease and NYS RPL.
• Complete additional training as required.

Education & Experience:

HS Diploma or GED is required with 2-4 years prior management experience required, preferably in the property management field. Tax Credit Compliance or Subsidize Housing experience preferred. Associate’s or Two-Year Degree is preferred and a Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.) is strongly preferred. Must have strong personal skills and be able to communicate well with tenants. Strong supervisory skills are required with the ability to train and lead a team. Housing certifications preferred. Must be organized and have satisfactory computer skills with on-site program compliance software experience preferred. Valid NYS Drivers license is required.

Christopher Community is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.